Conor Lenihan
Question:475 Mr. C. Lenihan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason for the delay in pushing ahead with the funding for the approved projects under the LEADER II Programme. [2174/98]
Written Answers. - LEADER II Programme.
In accordance with the bottom-up philosophy of LEADER, the implementation of business plans, including the funding of local project activity, is a matter for the approved groups. My Department advances funding to the groups as they require it.